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28th ECAB Soldiers aid local hospital after Tropical Storm Debby
August 15, 2024 — Soldiers with the 628th Aviation Support Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade provided potable water to Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center during an emergency response mission at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10... MORE

Spc. Andrew Getz, assigned to the 628th Aviation Support Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, 28th Infantry Division, hooks up a hose from an M105 Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Rack, also known as a HIPPO bulk water distribution system, to the main water line at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center to build pressure and transfer potable water during an emergency response mission at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10, 2024. The mission was to provide potable water after an emergency water advisory affected nearly 42000 customers in that part of the commonwealth. Getz and other Soldiers with the 628th ASB responded to a call from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for the Pennsylvania National Guard to assist. (Courtesy Photo)

National Guard rifle team wins 'Dogs of War' marksmanship trophy
August 14, 2024 — A Pennsylvania National Guard Soldier was part of a six-person All-National Guard marksmanship team that won the National Trophy, also known as the Dogs of War Trophy, at the National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, in early August... MORE

The All National Guard Rifle Team poses with the target they struck from 600 yards after winning the National Trophy also known as the Dogs of War Trophy, and the Hilton Trophy during the National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2024. This is the third time that the National Guard won the National Trophy since its inception in 1903, the last time being in 1986 and 1977. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Shawn Monk)

Same mission, new structure coming to 728th CSSB
August 8, 2024 — The 728th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and its subordinate units are preparing for reorganization, but their missions will mostly remain the same... MORE

111th Attack Wing chaplain assistant retires after 37 years of service
August 7, 2024 — Master Sgt. Earl Scott, affectionately known as “Big E," the 111th Force Support Squadron chaplain assistant, retired recently after more than 37 years of military service... MORE

Master Sgt. Earl Scott, the 111th Force Support Squadron chaplain assistant, retires after more than 37 years of exceptional military service during a ceremony here on Aug. 3, 2024.

213th Personnel Co. Soldiers bound for Mideast mission
August 6, 2024 — Nearly 50 Soldiers with the 213th Personnel Company were honored during a deployment ceremony Aug. 4, 2024, at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Soldiers with the 213th Personnel Company, 213th Regional Support Group and their families are recognized during a ceremony Aug. 4, 2024, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. The unit will deploy to the Middle East providing support for U.S. Central Command and Task Force Spartan with their mission of increasing regional security and stability in support of U.S. interests.

Pa. Guard Cyber Team hosts Wi-Fighter challenge for local students
August 5, 2024 — Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard Cyber Branch hosted students rom the Pequea Valley School District Apple Core Team at Fort Indiantown Gap Aug.1 for a day of learning and competition... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard Cyber Branch host 13 students aged 11-18 from the Pequea Valley School District Apple Core Team for a day of learning and competition at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Aug.1, 2024.

Pa. Guard recruit named Soldier of the Cycle at basic training
August 2, 2024 — A Pennsylvania Army National Guard recruit was recently named “Soldier of the Cycle” at his Basic Combat Training graduation... MORE

Pvt. Lukas Harris, right, a Pennsylvania Army National Guard recruit, receives the Soldier of the Cycle award at his Basic Combat Training graduation June 27, 2024, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. (Courtesy photo)

1-109th Field Artillery hosts family day at Fort Indiantown Gap
August 1, 2024 — Approximately 200 family members joined nearly 250 Soldiers with the 1-109th Field Artillery Regiment, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade for a family day event during the unit's annual training at Fort Indiantown Gap... MORE

Approximately 200 family members joined nearly 250 U.S. Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 109th Field Artillery Regiment, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, for a family day event during the unit's annual training July 20, 2024, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig)

Family's century of military service continues
July 31, 2024 — Gavin Thomas, son of Maj. Justin Thomas of 1st Battalion, 109th Field Artillery Regiment, recently enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard, continuing their family's century-long legacy of military service... MORE

Gavin Thomas (left) and his father, Maj. Justin Thomas, executive officer of 1st Battalion, 109th Field Artillery Regiment stand side by side following an oath of enlistment ceremony for Gavin at the Harrisburg Military Entrance Processing Station July 23, 2024. Gavin was sworn in to the Pennsylvania Army National Guard by his father.

Equipment exchange program keeps Army at its BEST
July 30, 2024 — The Black Hawk Exchange and Sales Transaction Program, also known as BEST, authorizes the Army to sell used and outdated military equipment and use the proceeds to fund new and improved equipment... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard move a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter onto a flatbed truck at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, July 24, 2024.